The Inns of Court Council and the Advocacy College of the Inns of Court
The Inns of Court Council (COIC) operates as a charitable entity with the mission to advance legal education concerning the administration and practice of law. The organization is dedicated to promoting excellence in legal advocacy and upholding the ethics and professional conduct of barristers. The COIC achieves its educational goal through the initiatives of the Advocacy College of the Inns of Court (ICCA) and maintains professional standards via the Bar Tribunals and Adjudication Service (BTAS).
The Barrister Training Course
The ICCA has devised an innovative and fundamentally different training course for aspiring barristers, focusing on making the qualification process more flexible, accessible, cost-effective, and maintaining rigorous standards for barrister training. This groundbreaking Bar Course provided by the ICCA is non-profit and divided into two parts, introducing inventive admissions strategies to attract a wide-ranging group of students. The course distinguishes itself with its exceptional educational materials and a versatile learning model. The theoretical components of the course are presented online, allowing students to study remotely before embarking on the in-person skills training.
The Position
Under the direction of the Student Planning and Data Manager, the ICCA is looking to recruit a Student Data Officer. This role is critical for the robust collection, management, and application of both applicant and student data through:
- Collaborating with the administrative and academic teams to guarantee the integrity and analysis of data;
- Being integral to the operation and maintenance of the ICCA’s application and student management systems;
- Assisting with the prompt and accurate submission of the ICCA’s statutory data reports;
- Providing valuable data reports and insightful commentaries to stakeholders both internally and externally.
Principal Duties:
The Student Data Officer’s responsibilities encompass:
- Operational support for the ICCA’s student information (Tribal Group’s ebs) and application (Action Starter’s HEIapply) systems.
- Liaising with in-house staff and third-party software providers to troubleshoot issues, move forward with system enhancements, and conduct necessary testing after updates.
- Educating and assisting ICCA staff in utilizing the systems effectively, managing user access privileges.
- Preparing and sharing comprehensive data analyses and reports for routine and ad hoc internal needs.
- Aiding in the preparation of statutory data submissions to regulatory bodies such as the Office for Students, HESA, the Bar Standards Board, and King’s College London, the ICCA’s academic validator.
- Overseeing data transitions within student management and application systems to maintain their functionality.
- Collaborating within the team to ensure pristine data collection and maintenance in relation to the ICCA’s operations and contributing to process improvements, policy development, and efficient work practices.
Employment Details:
COIC aims to appoint the Student Data Officer on a full-time, permanent basis including a six-month trial period.
Benefits:
- 25 days of paid vacation in addition to public holidays
- Death in Service Benefit
- Substantial pension contribution of 15% by the employer (after 6 months)
- Private Health Insurance (post-probation)
- Options for flexible and hybrid work arrangements
Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.